A drunk car driver unleashed a rein of fear on roads after causing a series of accidents and ended up being beaten up black and blue by angry people in Cuttack City on Wednesday night. In the series of accidents, several vehicles were damaged while many people were also injured.
According to a source, the driver who was said to be under the influence of alcohol hit cars in areas including Barabati Stadium, Jobra and Chauliaganj.
This infuriated the people. Some chased the car and intercepted it in Rajendra Nagar area. While some took the tipsy driver out of the car and gave him a good thrashing, some others vented their anger on the car.
On being informed, Madhupatna IIC and ACP along with a team reached the spot and managed to pacify the mob. Meanwhile, the police have detained the driver at the police station and are interrogating him.